Summer is filled with beach days, pool parties, vacations, and outdoor events, making it one of the most popular times of year for a sun-kissed glow. However, heat, humidity, sweat, and frequent time in the water can all affect how your color wears over time. While a professional spray tan provides a beautiful foundation, the steps you take afterward play a major role in keeping your results looking smooth and even.
Fortunately, a few simple habits can help you enjoy your spray tan longer, even during the hottest weeks of summer.
Give Your Tan Time to Fully Develop
The first several hours after a spray tan are critical. During this period, the solution is still developing and interacting with the skin. Sweating, swimming, or getting caught in heavy rain too soon can interfere with the process and create uneven areas.
Following your salon’s recommended waiting period before showering or participating in outdoor activities helps give your tan the best chance to develop evenly from the start.
Stay Ahead of Summer Dryness
Many people associate summer with hydrated skin, but sun exposure, air conditioning, chlorine, and salt water can all contribute to dryness. When skin becomes excessively dry, it sheds more quickly, causing color to fade faster and sometimes unevenly.
Applying a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer every day can help maintain your skin barrier and support a more consistent fade. Look for products containing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or shea butter to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Be Careful Around Pools and the Ocean
Swimming is one of the biggest challenges for maintaining a spray tan during summer. Chlorine and saltwater can gradually dry out the skin, while frequent swimming often increases exfoliation through repeated exposure to water and towel drying.
You don’t have to avoid the pool entirely, but rinsing off afterward and applying moisturizer can help minimize some of the drying effects and keep your color looking fresher.
Choose Summer-Friendly Clothing
Tight clothing can create friction against the skin, especially during hot weather when sweating is more common. Loose-fitting dresses, breathable fabrics, and comfortable summer outfits help reduce unnecessary rubbing that may contribute to uneven fading.
This is particularly important during the first day after your appointment, when your spray tan is still settling into the skin.
Avoid Over-Exfoliating
While exfoliation is important before a spray tan appointment, aggressive scrubbing afterward can remove color more quickly than expected. Harsh loofahs, exfoliating gloves, and strong body scrubs should be used carefully if your goal is to maintain your results for as long as possible.
Keep Your Summer Glow Looking Its Best at Bare Bottom Tanning!
At Bare Bottom Tanning Salon, our team loves helping clients enjoy beautiful, natural-looking color throughout the season. Whether you’re preparing for a vacation, wedding, or weekend by the pool, we’re here to help you get the most out of your spray tan and maintain your results between visits. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment!
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